Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives of Pakistan, Ahsan Iqbal, became the victim of pickpocketing as he lost his mobile phone while he was attending the funeral of party leader Rana Afzaal Hussain who passed away on August 26.
The Minister went to Sheikhupura to attend the funeral prayers of the late brother of Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain.
Dunya News reported that Iqbal was offering the funeral prayers when his mobile was stolen.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to trace the minister’s phone.
